Visited again back in May. Had a pint of Florida Black by Black Wolf at £2.45. I noted two banks of pumps - the bank of 5 had 4 on and were all reasonably unusual ones by Adnams, Siren, etc. The other bank had 2 of 3 pumps on and had the Ember Ale and Brakspear. Polite and quick service.

Visited recently. 9 pumps at the bar plus 2 round the corner which were presumably duplicates. All of the 9 were available - it has the potential for one to be spoilt for choice! A chalk board listed some of the ales but not all of them, so had to have a good nosey at the pump clips.

One was Old Rosie Cider, there was also Ember Inn Ale (by Black Sheep), Tim Taylor Landlord, Hobgoblin, Bombardier(?), Thwaites Original, Doom Bar, Tyneside Blonde, and something else unusual, a pale ale I think. By the time you have eliminated the cider and the "standard" offerings, that left two to choose from, and the Tyneside Blonde did it for me. 3.9% and £3.30 for the pint.

Definitely has a selection of ales, but a shame so many are national brands but still pretty good going for a food focussed place.

It is a large pub with separate areas for dining. Typical pleasant Ember Inn décor.

I was offered a choice of straight or handled glass, which always pleases me. The Tyneside Blonde was very pleasant and I would recommend it.

Went past at the weekend and noticed that as part of the recent refurbishment Ember Inns has painted the outside of the pub a peculiar light green.The colour resembles that of a dried cow pat. Not an attractive look.